IT Procurement Manager

IT Procurement Manager/Lead Buyer, Frankfurt - Permanent role.

Are you looking for the next step? My client is in an exciting new phase of growth and as a result have a brand new role for you.

My client, a cutting-edge Software Vendor, is in an exciting new phase of growth with a brand spanking new role to go along with this. This is a chance to become one of the real difference makers, ploughing forwards into new pastures and defining the procurement strategies for the business moving forwards. This role would suit someone with a strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills.

In this role you will be:
•Acting as a Business Partner for IT Operations, Development and more
•Negotiating commercial conditions with providers
•Defining the procurement strategy for the acquisition of IT and IT services
•Managing the entire lifecycle of contact with international suppliers
•Creating the Request for Proposal documents as well as supplier contracts
•Managing the entire procurement process, (purchase planning, market analyses, tenders, supplier selection & negotiation of agreements)

The ideal candidate will have:
•Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of this (within IT Procurement is plus)
•Good contract and legal knowledge
•A degree in Engineering, Industrial or otherwise
•Fluent in both English and German, written and spoken
•A strategic mindset with experience of working in a team
•A network-oriented way of thinking and acting

We can provide you with:
•Exciting projects in a truly innovative and enriching environment in a international company
•The new technologies and character of a start-up with the advantage of being an established company
•The opportunity to head a department, making significant ground as part of a team
•Generous number of annual leave
•Subsidised public transport card
•Subsidised lunches
•Pension
•Investment into ongoing learning and development (LinkedIn Learning, Language Courses)
•Flexible working arrangements (2-3 days)